Solicitor Katy Nelson, of Hudgell Solicitors.

Although the driver of the car that has yet to be identified, a compensation claim can be made to the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB).

It handles claims from the victims of uninsured drivers, hit and run drivers, and UK residents injured by foreign-registered vehicles.

Personal injury specialists Hudgell Solicitors are making the claim on Stuart’s behalf.

Solicitor Katy Nelson said: “Victims like Mr Sunderland find themselves in a horrendous position as they have suffered serious injury, but they are also left with no means of which to make a claim to compensate them for their injuries and loss.

He is now looking at least 12 months where he will be unable to earn and support his family, possibly much longer.

Katy Nelson, of Hudgell Solicitors

“He is now looking at least 12 months where he will be unable to earn and support his family, possibly much longer.

“The impact of this injury on his life and those close to him will be significant, but the full extent of that impact is not yet known.

“In these circumstances, we will be looking to secure Mr Sunderland compensation to help him and his family financially through these difficult times, and to secure rehabilitation support to help him towards his recovery.

“In such cases, the MIB is there to assist the thousands of people who are injured, and the families of those killed, by uninsured and untraced drivers.”